Sous Chef - Tavistock Hotel - Bloomsbury, London in City of Westminster

We're looking for a talented and dedicated Sous Chef to join our Kitchen Team. As a Sous Chef, you'll play an essential role in crafting memorable dining experiences for our guests, maintaining consistent food quality and standards across stages of food production, and ensuring adherence to HACCP procedures and food safety regulations. You will be collaborating with the Head Chef to develop the seasonal menu, manage food costs whilst minimising wastage and support in overseeing the kitchen's day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present well‑balanced meals and specialised dishes to the highest quality, incorporating cultural and dietary needs as required.
• Ensure that appropriate methods of cooking and presentation are used to maintain high standards of service.
• Conduct quality control checks of goods received (e.g., fresh meat, fish) to ensure legal and quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop the seasonal menu.
• Manage food costs while minimising wastage and support oversight of kitchen day‑to‑day operations.

What We’re Looking For

• Skilled and organised team player.
• Passionate about cooking and experimenting with flavours.
• Thriving in a fast‑paced kitchen environment while maintaining high standards.

Requirements

• 3 Years experience as a Sous Chef in the hotel industry.
• Level 3 Supervising Food & Safety qualification or similar qualification.
• Stock‑taking experience.
• Menu costing experience.
• Experience in a busy, large‑scale operation to cope under pressure calmly and efficiently, setting deadlines.
• Experience in complying with Health & Safety requirements.
• Strong foundation in cooking techniques.
• Passion for food.
• Team‑oriented attitude.
• Creative flair for presentation.
• Eye for perfection.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Happy in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts such as early mornings, evenings and weekends.

With a 185‑year legacy, our company combines the stability of a long‑standing 7th‑generation family business with the innovation of a startup. We have big plans for growth, and we need someone who shares our excitement for the future while upholding our core values of positivity, care, collaboration, growth and pride. We are part of the Imperial London Family of Hotels, a family‑run company with over 185 years of history. We're rewriting the traditional hospitality mindset, paving the way for a fresh approach at our eight hotels and nine restaurants in Bloomsbury. Our purpose is to provide authentic London experiences and memorable stays to all our guests, and we believe that starts with the right team. Are you ready to take your culinary skills to the next level and contribute to our new generation of hoteliers? Please reach out to us today!

Benefits

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays).
• Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme.
• Complimentary uniform dry cleaning, plus discounted personal dry cleaning.
• Interest‑free Season Ticket Loan.
• Workplace pension.
• Team‑member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount.
• 50% discount across ILH F&B outlets.
• Discounted drinks at Blooms Caf.
• Employee‑funded Health Cash Plan.
• Local Bloomsbury discounts.
• Early Pay access.
• Shopping discounts with selected retailers.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work, and technology.
• Access to mental health first Aiders, wellbeing support and the Employee Assistance Programme.

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